Press Release

Ford Expedition Does Charity Work in Pennsylvania

08/29/96

Ford Expeditions Lead Charity Bash


PITTSBURGH, Aug. 27 -- The new 1997 Ford Expedition will
be traveling through Pennsylvania on an "expedition" of another kind
-- the Variety Club Bash, a multi-city road tour that will raise money
for children's charities August 28-September 2.

To start the Bash off with a bang, Ford is providing Expeditions to
lead the caravan of "Bash-ers" who will travel to locations including
the Laurel Caverns, Punxsutawney, Erie, Butler, then return to
Pittsburgh for a ride in the Labor Day parade. The event begins at 9
a.m. Wednesday at Pittsburgh's Market Square.

"We are pleased to be a part of the Variety Club's efforts to help
children," said Daniel Taylor, Ford Division regional sales
manager. "We are especially pleased that the Ford Expeditions will
lead the way in this exciting Bash for such a worthy cause."

Originated in New Zealand, the Variety Club Bash will raise money for
children's causes and make donations to various hospitals and
charities on the route. "Bash-ers," who will participate in unique
games and challenges along the way, will drive a wide variety of
decorated vehicles including old ambulances.

The Expedition is a full-size, four-door utility vehicle with
available nine-passenger seating. A choice of two V-8 engines delivers
more towing capability, payload and highway fuel economy than its
chief competitors.  Additionally, it is roomy and comfortable and can
be parked in the average- size garage.

The Expedition will go on sale at Ford dealerships nationwide in
September.